TINKY WINKY – A1059599

*** SAFE 12/27/15 *** “A volunteer writes: I’d say Tinky Winky isn’t a very dignified name for this regal elder statesman. In his 8 years, he’s enjoyed a full life of family, car rides and company. This gentle giant will win your heart. Check out his sweet spot — scratch his neck right below the ears and you’ll see how he purrs in pure content. Perhaps he’ll strike your sweet spot too. Per previous owner: Around strangers Tinky Winky is friendly/outgoing. He’s been around children ages 1-4yrs old. He was relaxed/affectionate, gentle & exuberant with them. He loves being brushed, picked up & held. TInky Winky loves having his head & belly scratched/rubbed. When he’s disturbed while resting/sleeping Tinky Winky will push at your hand in a playing motion (no nails) as to “stop” bothering him. Tinky Winky is an indoor only cat who sleeps with the owner.” Trouble is, TINKY WINKY no longer HAS an owner, since the person who’d had him since he was 4 weeks old, casually left him behind and moved into a new, presumably catless, living situation. TINKY WINKY is NEUTERED, he rocks an AVERAGE rating, and it will just be heartbreaking to look at the clock tomorrow and count down the minutes he has left to live. Please do NOT let this GOOD BOY be killed by a broken “shelter” system. Advocate relentlessly for TINKY WINKY, tonight!

12/04/2015 PET PROFILE MEMO
12/04/15 15:07 Basic Info: Tinky Winky A1059599 is an 8yr old neutered male white & gray tabby DSH feline who was given to the owner at 4wks old from a neighbor and is being surrendered due to the owner moving to where pets aren’t allowed. Tinky Winky was last seen at a veterinarian 8yrs ago when he was neutered. He currently doesn’t have any health problems/injuries. Socialization: Around strangers Tinky Winky is friendly/outgoing. He’s been around children ages 1-4yrs old. He was relaxed/affectionate, gentle & exuberant with them also with a young male he raised. Tinky Winky hasn’t bitten/scratched a person or animal. Behavior: During car rides Tinky Winky was meowing. Tinky Winky hasn’t been given a bath or had his nails trimmed. He loves being brushed, picked up & held. TInky Winky loves having his head & belly scratched/rubbed. He struggles when being placed into a carrier. When he’s disturbed while resting/sleeping Tinky Winky will push at your hand in a playing motion (no nails) as to “stop” bothering him. For A New Family to Know: Tinky Winky is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow, independent & talkative with a low-high activity level. The owner likes that he sleeps on their chest and will head butt you in the morning to feed him. Tinky Winky likes to eat, be picked up/held and brushed. When the owner is home Tinky Winky will follow them around. He enjoys ball toys. Tinky Winky is an indoor only cat who sleeps with the owner. He eats dry Deli Cat food with a full bowl once a day. Tinky Winky is uncovered litter box trained with clumping litter within. He has a scratching post made of smooth wood & burlap. Intake Behavior: Tinky Winky allowed all handling and had a soft body & soft eyes. He allowed all handling. Tinky Winky allowed to be scanned (-), collared & taken pictures of includiing being positioned during his photo session. He allowed to be picked up/held and didn’t seem to mind being picked up/held and was placed into a kennel with ease.

12/18/2015 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes: I’d say Tinky Winky isn’t a very dignified name for this regal elder statesman. In his 8 years, he’s enjoyed a full life of family, car rides and company. This gentle giant will win your heart. Check out his sweet spot — scratch his neck right below the ears and you’ll see how he purrs in pure content. Perhaps he’ll strike your sweet spot too. Per previous owner: Around strangers Tinky Winky is friendly/outgoing. He’s been around children ages 1-4yrs old. He was relaxed/affectionate, gentle & exuberant with them. He loves being brushed, picked up & held. TInky Winky loves having his head & belly scratched/rubbed. When he’s disturbed while resting/sleeping Tinky Winky will push at your hand in a playing motion (no nails) as to “stop” bothering him. Tinky Winky is an indoor only cat who sleeps with the owner.

12/07/2015 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – AVERAGE
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
As per previous owner, Tinky Winky is friendly and outgoing around strangers. He’s been around children ages 1-4yrs old. He was relaxed and affectionate, as well as gentle and exuberant with them, and also with a young male he raised. Tinky Winky hasn’t bitten or scratched a person or animal. During car rides Tinky Winky will meow. Tinky Winky hasn’t been given a bath or had his nails trimmed. He loves being brushed, picked up and held. TInky Winky loves having his head and belly scratched and rubbed. He struggles when being placed into a carrier. When he’s disturbed while resting or sleeping Tinky Winky will push at your hand in a playing motion (no nails) as to “stop” bothering him Reaction to assessor: Tinky Winky comes to the front of the cage – soliciting attention and rubbing against the cage front. Reaction when softly spoken to: Tinky Winky stays at the front – continues to solicit attention and rubbing against the cage front. Reaction to cage door opening: Tinky Winky remains soft and relaxed. Reaction to touch: Tinky Winky solicits petting and attention – rubbing against the assessor’s hand. Reaction to being picked up: Tinky Winky sits comfortably in the assessor’s arms, but hisses when he notices other cats. Behavior Determination: Average Because of his reaction to other cats, we recommend that Tinky Winky go to either a one-cat home or a home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats slowly and gradually over a long period of time. Tinky Winky interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for new or experienced cat parents.

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